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Zion National Park Bans Tripods in Photo Workshops
Jan 17, 2018 08:12:34 #
Jan 17, 2018 08:32:35 #
That’s for guided tours from what I read. I’m sure they’d allow them at night when they are essential.
Jan 17, 2018 08:36:38 #
I have never been to Zion NP are the paths and areas so small or did someone with a tripod upset the wrong person?
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Jan 17, 2018 08:38:46 #
Jan 17, 2018 08:44:57 #
IzzyKap wrote:
https://petapixel.com/2018/01/16/zion-national-park-bans-tripods-photography-workshops/?mc_cid=e4ac4eb532&mc_eid=84b6a7eeb0
Somebody care to explain what this means? They tell you how to do it, then they tell you it can't be done. Typical of many government regulations I think.....😳
"Nighttime Photography: Due to the sensitivity of nighttime resources in Zion National Park, all requests for nighttime photography must be made at least three weeks ahead to time to zion_commercialservices@nps.gov. All requests must include all proposed locations and dates/times of proposed nighttime activities. Since nighttime photography requires the use of tripods and tripods are not authorized on park trails, nighttime photography is not authorized on park trails."
Jan 17, 2018 08:49:36 #
IzzyKap wrote:
https://petapixel.com/2018/01/16/zion-national-park-bans-tripods-photography-workshops/?mc_cid=e4ac4eb532&mc_eid=84b6a7eeb0
Yes, and I can understand that. Imagine a dozen people setting up tripods in a tourist area.
Jan 17, 2018 09:00:38 #
I was in a workshop years ago and it wasn't a problem. The leader parked the bus and everyone went on their merry way.
Jan 17, 2018 09:01:43 #
MichaelH
Loc: NorCal via Lansing, MI
mrjcall wrote:
Somebody care to explain what this means? They te... (show quote)
I guess that one could move off the trail for the sake of others using the trail. I do not think any of us would be so selfish as to set up a tripod in a revolving door of an office building. This just seems like common sense.
Jan 17, 2018 09:03:38 #
I don't know the background for this ban, although I can easily see where throngs of photo groups could cause a problem for other tourists on some trails. Angels Landing comes to mind, where at the hight of the season hundreds of people are trying to squeeze along a narrow and potentially dangerous trail to get to the most popular top of a cliff view spot in the Park. On the other hand an outright ban like this smacks of serious overkill, swatting a fly with a sledge hammer. I would think that imposing restrictions on use, when and where, would be more appropriate. Setting up a forest of tripods at Angels Landing or on Walters Wiggles is one thing, but banning them from the expansive meadows along the valley floor is ridiculous.
Jan 17, 2018 09:05:48 #
Exact words... Bottom of linked article...
Do keep in mind, though, that the new guidelines don’t apply to you if you’re a hobbyist photographer visiting Zion National Park — it’s only a restriction on photography in a commercial capacity and in the context of a photo workshop.
Do keep in mind, though, that the new guidelines don’t apply to you if you’re a hobbyist photographer visiting Zion National Park — it’s only a restriction on photography in a commercial capacity and in the context of a photo workshop.
Jan 17, 2018 09:13:10 #
MichaelH wrote:
I guess that one could move off the trail for the sake of others using the trail. I do not think any of us would be so selfish as to set up a tripod in a revolving door of an office building. This just seems like common sense.
Have you noticed lately, common sense is not so common anymore, nor is courtesy.
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Jan 17, 2018 09:18:38 #
bobmcculloch wrote:
Have you noticed lately, common sense is not so common anymore, nor is courtesy.
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Jan 17, 2018 09:20:55 #
Yes. Nearly all of these issues are resolved by thoughtful actions based on simple courtesy and respect, but as you note those qualities are becoming increasingly rare.
Jan 17, 2018 09:47:46 #
In my recent past while visiting an national park I’ve noticed that some of the park rangers tend to lean anti this and anti that not all of them have this attitude. I did registered a complaint I was told they were aware of the situation and were following up on it. This was in Yellowstone! I will say observe all the rules while visiting these parks.
Jan 17, 2018 10:54:31 #
In my own personal experience photo workshop groups can sometimes be pretty rude. The "me first" attitude can be rampant among the general public.
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